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Office of the Secretary

The Office of the Secretary provides leadership, direction and coordination to the Department’s Regional Operations and Support Services Divisions. The Office establishes policies and practices, initiates legislation, approves the allocation of resources, ensures accountability, and guides the implementation of departmental goals driven by the Maryland Model for juvenile services.

The Office of the Secretary is comprised of the following units:

   Communications

   Legislative Affairs

   Fair Practices and Equal Employment Opportunity

In addition the Office of the Secretary oversees the following initiatives:

   CaseStat

   Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative

   CRIPA

   Advisory Board Support

   Gender Responsive Services